Delhi High Court

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BHARTI AXA GEN INS CO LTD v. NISHA & ORS

13 Jul 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:3501

The Delhi High Court upheld compensation to the claimant and remitted the insurer's breach of policy and recovery rights issues for further inquiry by the Tribunal.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim insurance policy breach vehicle registration third party insurance

Mastech Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax

13 Jul 2017 · S. Muralidhar; Prathiba M. Singh · 2017:DHC:3502-DB

The Delhi High Court quashed reassessment proceedings under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act due to procedural lapses including lack of approval, non-communication of reasons, and limitation bar.

tax petition_allowed Significant Section 148 Income Tax Act reopening of assessment reasons to believe prior approval Additional CIT

United India Insurance Co Ltd v. Komal Devi & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:3503

Delhi High Court reduced motor accident compensation by excluding future prospects without evidence and adjusting personal expense deductions proportionate to claimants.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency future prospects minimum wages

Raj Mangal Yadav v. Abhishek Mittal & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:3504

The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation for loss of income and pain and suffering in a motor accident claim due to prolonged treatment and multiple surgeries.

civil appeal_allowed motor accident claim compensation enhancement loss of income pain and agony

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Vijender Pal Singh

13 Jul 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:3505

The Delhi High Court upheld the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim including future prospects and rejected the insurer's plea based on a fake driving license, dismissing the appeal.

civil appeal_dismissed motor accident claim compensation future prospects loss of income

Chiranji Lal & Anr. v. Delhi Development Authority

13 Jul 2017 · J. R. Midha · 2017:DHC:3521

The Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority to pay Rs. 10 lakh ex gratia compensation to the parents of a child who died due to an accident in a DDA park, establishing a fixed compensation policy for such cases.

administrative petition_allowed Significant ex gratia compensation no fault liability Delhi Development Authority accidental death

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Sohan @ Sonu & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · J.R. Midha · 2017:DHC:3522

The Delhi High Court reduced the awarded compensation for motor accident injuries by revising the disability percentage and loss of earning capacity, and issued directions for structured disbursement of the compensation amount.

civil appeal_allowed Significant compensation functional disability loss of earning capacity personal injury

New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Sahira & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:3499

The Delhi High Court upheld the tribunal's finding of negligence and compensation award in a motor accident claim, rejecting the insurer's challenge to the driver's license validity and reducing the interest rate from 12% to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant motor accident claim negligence compensation driving license validity

State (GNCT of Delhi) v. Mohd. Irfan

13 Jul 2017 · G. S. Sistani; P. S. Teji · 2017:DHC:3500-DB
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's appeal against acquittal in a gang rape case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the victim was a minor and that the victim's testimony was not wholly reliable without corroboration.

criminal appeal_dismissed Significant gang rape minor victim age determination POCSO Act

National Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Satya Parkash Mittal & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:3492

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurance company’s appeal seeking recovery from the vehicle owner on the ground of unauthorized use, upholding the Tribunal’s finding that the plea was false.

civil appeal_dismissed Motor Accident Claims Tribunal insurance company recovery rights unauthorized use

Reliance General Insurance Co Ltd v. Sunil Subba Yadav & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:3493

The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal and remanded the motor accident claim for fresh disability assessment and proper evidence of income before awarding compensation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim functional disability compensation medical evidence

IFFCO - TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. MASTER SHIVAM

13 Jul 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:3494

The Delhi High Court modified compensation in a motor accident claim by applying deductions for personal expenses in a housewife's death and upheld insurer's liability with recovery rights against the owner-driver lacking a valid license.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency housewife death personal expenses deduction

IFFCO - TOKIO GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. MASTER SHIVAM

13 Jul 2017 · R.K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:3495

The Delhi High Court modified compensation for a deceased housewife by applying deductions for personal expenses and upheld insurer's liability with recovery rights despite invalid driving license of owner-driver.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency housewife income deduction insurance liability

Shish Pal & Anr. v. Shashi & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · R. K. Gauba · 2017:DHC:3496

The High Court remitted the issue of the genuineness of the driving license to the tribunal for further inquiry, allowing the appellants to prove its validity and regulating insurer's recovery rights accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim driving license insurance policy breach recovery rights

Jay Metal Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax-V

13 Jul 2017 · S. Muralidhar; Prathiba M. Singh · 2017:DHC:3497-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that rental income from a composite lease of building along with furniture and machinery is taxable as income from other sources under Section 56(2)(iii) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

tax appeal_dismissed Significant composite lease income from other sources income from house property Section 56(2)(iii)

Surender Kumar Aggarwal v. Zonal Manager, Life Insurance Corp. of India & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · Vibhu Bakhru · 2017:DHC:3498

The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of an LIC agent for witnessing fraudulent claims, holding that separate proceedings against related agents do not invalidate valid termination under the LIC Agents Rules.

administrative petition_dismissed Life Insurance Corporation of India Agent termination Show cause notice Fraudulent claim

International Tractors Ltd. v. Commissioner of Central Excise & Service Tax

13 Jul 2017 · S. Muralidhar; Prathiba M. Singh · 2017:DHC:3491-DB

The court held that a manufacturer who availed customs duty exemption under Notification No. 93 cannot claim rebate of excise duty under Rule 18 CER for the same exports, dismissing the petitioner's rebate claims.

tax petition_dismissed Significant Rule 18 Central Excise Rules, 2002 Notification No. 93/2004-Cus Customs Act, 1962 rebate of duty

UOI & Ors. v. Programme Staff Association & Ors.

13 Jul 2017 · Hima Kohli; Deepa Sharma · 2017:DHC:3489

The Delhi High Court disposed of the petition directing the grant of two Assured Career Progressions to Programme Executives and ordered payment release within six months as per government instructions.

administrative petition_dismissed Assured Career Progression Programme Executives Department of Personnel and Training Prasar Bharti

M/S CWHEC-HCIL (JV) v. M/S CHPRCL

13 Jul 2017 · Hima Kohli; Sangita Dhingra Sehgal · 2017:DHC:3488

The Delhi High Court upheld the setting aside of an arbitral award portion due to lack of evidentiary basis for additional payment, affirming limited judicial interference under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Section 37 judicial interference

Ashok Anand v. Slum & JJ (Now Known as DUSIB)

13 Jul 2017 · Valmiki J. Mehta · 2017:DHC:3487

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that under the respondent's policy, only one alternative plot is allotted per family unit regardless of the number of barracks occupied, and no loan entitlement arises without fulfillment of prescribed conditions.

civil appeal_dismissed alternative plot allotment government policy Clause 8 family unit